There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Lisbon by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane MAD - LIS
3h 55m€31–212Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Lisbon603.4 km
6h 42m€29–50Bus via Puente De Vallecas
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lisbon - Orientebus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 25m€47–82Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain Alv
- Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain Re / ...
11h 1m€82–131Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid to Lisbonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
8h 55m€53–84Drive 606.2 km
- Drive from Madrid to Lisboncar 606.2 km
6h 29m€109–158
Madrid to Lisbon by subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to rideshare which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Lisbon - Oriente via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Lisboa Oriente via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz and Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
The distance between Madrid and Lisbon is 534 km. The road distance is 606.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Lisbon without a car is to bus via Puente De Vallecas which takes 8h 25m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Madrid to Lisbon, including transfers.
Madrid to Lisbon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Puente De Vallecas, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 25m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal?
Iberia, Air Europa, and four other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) hourly. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lisbon - Oriente every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–130
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Asturias
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Badajoz to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lisbon - Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lisbon - Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Lisbon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lisbon station.
Lisbon is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 10:26 PM in Madrid and 9:26 PM in Lisbon.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Badajoz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Lisbon is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Madrid to Lisbon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Lisbon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.